Summer jobs

Assistant integration counselor

1.-28. June 2026 (four summer jobs)

The assistant integration counselor supervises summer activities for international children and young people. The job also includes other assistant counselor tasks. The job provides access to multicultural and international client counseling. We primarily operate in English.

We require summer workers to have English language skills and the courage to be present.

The working day is 6 hours and 30 minutes. Working hours are weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The meal break is 30 minutes and is the employee's own time, during which they can leave the workplace if they wish.

Some applicants will be interviewed between March 9 and 31, 3.2026.

Assistant cultural producer

1.6.-28.6.2026 (1 summer jobs)

The summer worker will perform tasks that assist with cultural production, such as distributing posters and assisting with events. He or she will be involved in planning and practical implementation as a team member. During the month, the summer worker will have the opportunity to become familiar with the activities of municipal cultural production in a broad way.

Courage to be present, at least 16 years of age and English language skills are an advantage at work.

The work is done for 6 hours and 10 minutes a day and the lunch break, 30 minutes, is your own time. Working hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.

Some applicants will be interviewed between March 9 and March 31, 2026.

Assistant sports facility manager

June 1-28, 2026 (3 summer jobs)

29.6.- 26.7.2026 (3 summer jobs)

The assistant sports grounds caretaker gets to cut grass using different methods and learn about other sports grounds caretaker duties. The work is done outdoors regardless of the weather, so the employee needs weather-appropriate outdoor clothing. The work is physical and is not suitable for those with dust or pollen allergies.

We require that the summer worker is 16 years old when work begins. A T and B driving license are an advantage.

The working day is 6 hours and 30 minutes. The lunch break is working time when you cannot leave the workplace, i.e. you must bring your own lunch. Working hours are 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Selections are made based on applications. No interviews.

Assistant park worker

1.-28.6.2026 (15 jobs)

6.7.-2.8.2026 (15 jobs)

An assistant park worker works in the maintenance and cleaning of parks and green areas. Duties include planting summer flowers, weeding, mowing grass and stringing. Duties vary depending on the area and time of year. If you wish, you can influence what kind of work you get to try.

When work begins, the summer worker must be 16 years old. The work is done outdoors regardless of the weather, so the worker must have weather-appropriate outdoor clothing.

The work is physical and not suitable for those with dust or pollen allergies. The work is done in different parts of the city, so a bicycle may be necessary when moving between work stations during the day.

The working day is 6 hours and 30 minutes. The meal break, 1 hour, is the employee's own time, during which he or she can leave the workplace if he or she wishes. Working hours are 7:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. on weekdays.

It is good to wear comfortable clothing for movement at work. Safety shoes and safety equipment are available at the workplace. The workplace has a refrigerator and microwave for snacks.

Selections are made based on applications. No interviews.

Assistant park worker (3 summer jobs for spring ab or vocational graduates)

4.5.-31.7.2026 (3 months)

An assistant park worker works in the maintenance and cleaning of parks and green areas. Duties include planting summer flowers, weeding, mowing grass and stringing. Duties vary depending on the area and time of year. The work is physical outdoor work in all weather conditions, and is not suitable for those suffering from dust or pollen allergies. A B or T driving license is an advantage.

It is good to wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing for moving around at work. Safety shoes and safety equipment are available from the workplace. The workplace has a refrigerator and microwave for snacks. Work is done in different parts of the city, so a bicycle may be necessary when moving from one workplace to another during the day.

It is not possible to attend school or study at the same time as a summer job.

The duration of the job is 3 months. The length of the working day is 6 hours 30 minutes. The meal break, 1 hour, is the employee's own time, during which they can leave the workplace if they wish. Working hours are 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Some applicants will be interviewed between March 9 and March 31, 2026.                                                         

Summer guide

Tue 2.6.- Mon 29.6.2026 (4 summer jobs)

Tue 30.6.- Mon 27.7.2026 (4 summer jobs)

All summer guides, including those in July, will be trained on Monday, June 1, 2026. The training will last approximately 5 hours and is considered working time.

 

As a summer guide for communications and marketing, you will guide and instruct tourists and those interested in the city. In addition, you will distribute brochures and search for information desired by tourists or residents, for example on the city's website. Summer guides travel in pairs around the city.

Knowledge of the history, events, companies and places of the city of Riihimäki is an advantage in this job. Success in this job requires courage, an outgoing attitude and a positive attitude.

Summer guides receive work clothes: a t-shirt, jacket and cap. Summer guides move around the city on city bikes during the working day.

The working day is 6 hours and 30 minutes long and includes a lunch break, during which time you cannot leave the workplace. Work shifts are between 10 am and 18 pm. There are also work shifts on weekends, when days off are during the week.

Interviews. Some applicants will be interviewed March 9–31, 2026

Library organization assistant

1.6.-28.6.2026 (1 summer jobs)

29.6.-26.7.2026 (1 summer jobs)

The summer worker works in auxiliary tasks at the library. Duties include transporting materials, shelving, plasticizing, and assisting with library events.

Working hours are 9:00-15:40. The working day is 6 hours and 10 minutes long. The lunch break, 30 minutes, is your own time in the middle of the day and you can leave the workplace at that time if you wish. The workplace has a refrigerator and microwave for your own snacks.

Appointments will be made based on applications and interviews. Some applicants will be invited for interviews between March 9 and March 31, 2026.

Fill out the application carefully. Approximately 200 applicants apply for summer work at the library each year. Priority is given to young people from Riihimäki who have not previously worked in a summer job in the city of Riihimäki.

Playground worker

June 1.6-28, 2026 (9 summer jobs)

In June, the yard of the Junailijankattu daycare center will host supervised playground activities for children aged 2–10. Summer playground activities, or summer play, are looking for self-initiated and creative summer workers who are interested in working with children. 10 young people work in the summer play center, and everyone gets to influence and direct the activities. Under the guidance of an early childhood education professional, it is possible to plan and implement meaningful summer holiday activities for children, utilizing their own strengths. Playground workers work as a team, plan and implement the program, and take care of childcare.          

 

Playground assistant supervisor

June 1-June 28, 2026 (1 summer job for someone over 18 years of age)

The assistant director position requires legal age. The tasks are largely the same as those of other summer playgroup workers, but the assistant director can also act as a responsible adult for a while if necessary. Guidance and instructions are provided for the role. The role provides an opportunity to practice the role of team leader.

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Summer play activities take place outdoors regardless of the weather, so we expect you to dress and behave appropriately for the weather. A water bottle and a hat to protect you from the sun may also be necessary.

Everyone's working hours are 8:45 a.m.–3:15 p.m. The working day is 6 hours and 30 minutes. A lunch break with your own snacks is included in the working day, and you cannot leave the workplace during the lunch break. The workplace has a refrigerator and microwave for your own snacks.

This year we will not be interviewing applicants. Playground workers will be selected based on applications.

Repair shop assistant

15.6.- 12.7.2026 (1 summer job)
29.6-26.7.2026 (2 summer jobs)
6.7.-2.8.2026 (2 summer jobs)

A garage assistant works at the city's garage. His or her job is to assist with the maintenance and repairs of cars and vans, and during the summer season, to be involved in the maintenance and repairs of small machinery and other garage tasks.

A garage assistant is required to be 16 years old when starting work. The job is suitable for those interested in garage work and who want to try their hand at the field. The job is customer service, so the work requires courage to be present and talk to customers. A B or T driving license is an advantage.

The working day is 6 hours and 30 minutes long. The lunch break is 1 hour long and is your own time, during which you can leave the workplace if you wish. Working hours 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Selections are made based on applications.

Summer swimming school assistant

1.-28.6.2026 (1 summer jobs)

29.6.-26.7.2026 (1 summer jobs)

A summer swimming school assistant works as an assistant to a physical education instructor at summer swimming schools organized at an outdoor swimming pool. As an assistant, your task is to help children in the changing room and at the edge of the pool. In this role, you need a lively, self-initiative and cheerful attitude.

Working hours are 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The working day is 6 hours and 30 minutes a day. The 30-minute lunch break is your own time, when you can leave the workplace if you wish.

The salary for four weeks of part-time work is approximately 960 euros. Statutory pension contributions are deducted from the salary of those aged 17 and over.

Some applicants will be interviewed between March 9 and March 31, 2026.

Outdoor swimming pool customer service assistant

1.6.-28.6.2026 (2 summer jobs)

15.6.-12.7.2026 (1 summer jobs)

June 6.7-28, 2026 (2 summer jobs)

The duties of a customer service assistant at an outdoor swimming pool include a variety of different swimming pool tasks, such as guiding customers, ensuring general cleanliness, assisting the sports facility manager, and other assisting tasks at various points in the outdoor swimming pool.

Proficiency in English, the courage to be present, and a hygiene passport are advantages in this job.

The outdoor swimming pool operates in shifts according to its opening hours, between 7:00 and 21:15. The working day is 6 hours and 30 minutes, which includes a lunch break, during which time you cannot leave the workplace. Work is also done on weekends, when the day off is a weekday.

The salary for four weeks of part-time work is approximately 960 euros. A statutory pension contribution is deducted from the salary of those aged 17 or over.

Some applicants will be interviewed between March 9 and March 31, 2026.

Daycare summer worker

June 1–28, 2026 (15 summer jobs)

June 29.6-28, 2026 (4 summer jobs)

There are a total of 19 summer worker positions to be applied for in Riihimäki city's kindergartens and early childhood education units of primary schools. The assignments are placed in different daycare centers in the Riihimäki city area, so that one summer employee will be in each group.

We are looking for self-motivated and active summer workers to work alongside early childhood education professionals in daycare centers. In early childhood education, work is done together, learning and succeeding. We hope you have an interest in working with children and the initiative to seize the moment.

Your tasks include guiding children in everyday situations, playing with children in diverse environments, assisting with group work, and other everyday tasks in early childhood education.

We offer you the opportunity to get to know the most important job in the world. In this job, a good attitude and the courage to stand out are an advantage.

The working day is 6 hours and 30 minutes. Working hours are 8:45 a.m.–3:15 p.m. The lunch break is working time with your own snacks, and you cannot leave the workplace during that time. There is a refrigerator and microwave at the workplace for your own snacks.

You will need weather-appropriate clothing, outdoor and indoor shoes, and a water bottle and a hat to protect you from the sun.

Summer workers are selected based on applications. There will be no interviews this year.

Senior Park Assistant Supervisor

June 1-28, 2026 (2 summer jobs)

Senior Park Walk is a meeting place activity for seniors organized by the open welfare services of the city of Riihimäki. The aim of Senior Park Walk is to enable close activities and encounters between seniors, to strengthen the inclusion of seniors and to promote well-being and health through recreational activities. The meeting places are the beautiful parks of Riihimäki and the courtyard of Anton's House. The activity is open to everyone and free of charge.

The assistant supervisor participates in planning the content of the activity and implements the park program and coffee break together with the supervisor in charge. In addition to idea generation, the duties include everyday chores, such as making coffee, cleaning and putting away items. The job requires the courage to be present.

The work is largely done outdoors, so we are looking for energetic, outgoing and warm-hearted assistant instructors to join our team, who are not afraid of the changing weather conditions of summer. If they wish, the summer worker can implement the program independently according to their own strengths and interests.

The assistant instructors travel from one park to another during the day, so having your own bicycle can be useful.

The working day is 6 hours and 30 minutes long, including meals with your own lunch.

Working hours 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Some applicants will be interviewed between March 9 and March 31, 2026.

Summer job search on Kuntarekry.fi website 1.–28.2.2026

In February, you will find links to 12 different summer job positions on this page. You can apply for multiple positions, but you can only be selected for one summer job offered by the city or use one summer job subsidy during one summer.

How do I apply for a summer job?

Log in to the Kuntarekry.fi website as a user and fill out the form carefully in your own words. If necessary, you can ask for help filling out the application from employment services, tel. 040 645 3206

The questions on the application form are answered both by writing and by selecting from the options provided. Answering some questions is mandatory. No attachments may be added to the application.

What if I have no previous work experience?

The most important thing is to tell the employer about yourself and your skills in a way that gives them an idea of ​​what kind of person you are. You don't have to be an expert in the field, and it doesn't matter if you've never done similar work. All you need is to be motivated to work and enthusiastic about learning!

Can I start summer work before school ends if the teacher gives permission?

The summer worker's academic year must have ended before the summer work begins. It is not possible to study or attend school at the same time as the summer work. The city also cannot arrange an apprenticeship for the summer worker during the summer work, because city employees do not have the opportunity to supervise apprentices during the summer.

Shall I be interviewed?

Interviews will be held in March, either traditionally face-to-face or by phone or in teams, either as a group interview or an individual interview. If the summer job advertisement you are applying for mentions interviews, monitor your email and answer calls especially in early March to ensure that a possible interview invitation reaches you.

Not all summer jobs organize interviews, but you can also be selected for the position based on an application. Those invited to an interview are also selected based on applications. Therefore, it is particularly important that you fill out the application carefully and tell us about yourself in your own words.

Who chooses the summer employees?

The supervisors of the work units make selection decisions based on applications and/or interviews. The applicant can only get one summer job or summer job support during the summer.

How do I know if I have been selected as a summer employee?

All applicants will be notified by email in late April or early May about who has been selected as a summer employee. The email attachment contains the names of all those selected and those selected for a reserve position. If your name is on the list, you have been selected as either a summer employee or a reserve position.

What do I need to do if I am selected?

In addition to the selection decision, the selected individuals will be sent instructions on how to accept the summer job. If the selected individual does not accept the position within the specified time, a summer employee will be called from the reserve position.

At the end of April and the beginning of May, it is important to monitor emails (including spam), phone calls, and text messages so that you do not miss the information about the selection.

It is also worth checking that the phone number you provided on the Kuntarekry.fi website is spelled correctly and that the email address can still reach you during the summer (do not use your school email address).

If the person selected as a summer employee cannot be contacted within the given time, the job will be given to the reserve candidate.

Length of summer work period

The length of summer work is usually 4 weeks, or 28 days, of which 20 are working days.

The exception is three summer jobs in park duties for bachelor's or vocational graduates, which last 3 months.

Length of the working day

Daily working hours vary depending on the job, but in all positions it is 85% of full-time. Working hours are determined by the working hours format and the applicable collective agreement, and will be explained in more detail to those selected for the position before work begins.

Summer job advertisements state the daily working hours and length of the meal break for each summer job.

• For example, in park work, the daily working time is 6 hours 30 minutes + 1 hour lunch break. The lunch break is the employee's own time, during which they can leave the workplace if they wish. In park work, the working day starts at 7 am and ends at 2:30 pm.

How much do you get paid for a summer job?

Regardless of the job, the salary of all summer workers for the summer period is approximately 960 euros. A statutory pension contribution is deducted from the salary of those aged 17 or over.

When will I receive the salary in my account?

Your payday is the last business day of the month. If your employment spans two months, you will receive your salary in two parts, on the last weekdays of both months.

Can I take a couple of days off from summer work?

As a summer worker, you are committed to working for the entire period. Periods cannot be shortened or hours can be made up in advance or later. Before applying, check that the necessary travel does not fall within the summer work period you are applying for.

An exception is, for example, school entrance exam days, during which it is possible to get unpaid leave. Remember to agree on the days off needed for entrance exams with your supervisor well in advance.